Health NZ – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

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Our page is managed by Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley. This page is monitored between 9am and 8pm, 7 days a week. If you need urgent health advice, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116 . We welcome your comments and interactions but we have two simple rules for a safe social community:

1) be respectful to others, and
2) in the interest of maintaining a safe space for all New Zealanders, harmful content will be hidden or removed. This includes misinformation, swearing, hate speech, trolling and spam. If harmful content is repeatedly posted, then you may be banned or blocked. About Us:

Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley provide health support and services for the Greater Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu. We also operate Te Korowai-Whāriki, a large mental health campus based at Porirua. We provide a range of specialist services including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care and community-based services including district nursing, rehabilitation services, social work, alcohol and drug services, and home support services to a population of around 900,000 people. Health New Zealand - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley is a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific Peoples. Contact Information:

Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital
General enquiries: 04 385 5999
Patient enquiries: 04 385 5947
Website: https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/

Hutt Valley Hospital
General or Patient enquiries: 04 566 6999
Website: https://www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz/

🚨 Measles Update – 30 NovemberOne new measles case confirmed in Wellington today, bringing the national total to 22. 21 ...
30/11/2025

🚨 Measles Update – 30 November

One new measles case confirmed in Wellington today, bringing the national total to 22. 21 of those are no longer infectious.

📍 Locations of interest are:
- 22 November - New World Wellington City (Chaffers), Wakefield St
- 24 November - BP 2Go, Berhampore
- 27 November - New World Newtown

🔴 Measles spreads *very easily*. If you think you have measles, stay home and call Healthline on 0800 611 116. Call ahead if you want to visit your doctor's clinic, or urgent care to prevent the spread.
🔍 Symptoms to watch for: High fever / Cough, runny nose, sore red eyes / Rash starting on the face, spreading down the body
💙 Immunisation is your best protection. Two doses of the MMR vaccine protect 99% of people.
✅ Booking options for getting a vaccine: http://spr.ly/61807vBcG
🚶‍♂️ No appointment? No problem! Many clinics and some pharmacies offer walk-in vaccinations.

More info: http://spr.ly/61817vBcH
Locations of Interest: http://spr.ly/61827vBcy

Visit today, Saturday 29 November, between 11.30am and 1.30pm, to see the space and meet the people who make it special!...
28/11/2025

Visit today, Saturday 29 November, between 11.30am and 1.30pm, to see the space and meet the people who make it special!

Kenepuru Birthing Unit is a calm and welcoming space for whānau across our region.

The environment supports birthing in comfort and confidence, surrounded by care. Outdoor areas allow space to move and breathe while in labour, and free parking makes visits easier for loved ones.

The unit is available to pregnant people with healthy low-risk pregnancies wanting a relaxed experience close to home. If your baby is born in Wellington Hospital, Kenepuru can still be your place to rest and recover, with single rooms and private ensuites.

Our team is proud to offer a setting where birth feels personal and peaceful.

Health NZ hospitals, services and emergency departments will remain open during the strike.If it's not an emergency, you...
27/11/2025

Health NZ hospitals, services and emergency departments will remain open during the strike.

If it's not an emergency, you can:
👩🏽‍⚕️ Visit your GP, pharmacy, urgent care clinic or book an online GP appointment
📞 Call Healthline for 24/7 free health advice on 0800 611 116
📞 Call Ka Ora for after-hours care in rural areas on 0800 252 672
📞 Call or text 1737 for 24/7 free mental health support and advice.

Find the right care for you and your whānau: http://spr.ly/61817qiV9

For more info on the strike: http://spr.ly/61837qiVc

Kenepuru Birthing Unit is a calm and welcoming space for whānau across our region.The environment supports birthing in c...
27/11/2025

Kenepuru Birthing Unit is a calm and welcoming space for whānau across our region.

The environment supports birthing in comfort and confidence, surrounded by care. Outdoor areas allow space to move and breathe while in labour, and free parking makes visits easier for loved ones.

The unit is available to pregnant people with healthy low-risk pregnancies wanting a relaxed experience close to home. If your baby is born in Wellington Hospital, Kenepuru can still be your place to rest and recover, with single rooms and private ensuites.

Our team is proud to offer a setting where birth feels personal and peaceful.

Visit during our upcoming Open Day on Saturday 29 November, between 11.30am and 1.30pm, to see the space and meet the people who make it special.

25/11/2025

With a current outbreak of measles in Aotearoa New Zealand, many parents have questions about measles and immunisation. We crowdsourced some questions about MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunisation for babies/pēpi and put them to Paediatrician Dr Owen Sinclair (Te Rarawa).

If you still have questions, reach out to your usual doctor/GP, Hauora Māori or Pacific health provider. You can also call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26. They're open from 8.30am-9pm, Mon-Fri and 8.30am - 2pm, Sat and Sun.

Learn more at: info.health.nz/measles

19/11/2025

Your questions about measles symptoms, answered! We crowdsourced some questions from you, and put them to Paediatrician, Dr Owen Sinclair (Te Rarawa).

If you still have questions, you can talk to your usual GP/Hauora or Pacific health provider, or for immunisation questions call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26. They're open from 8.30am - 9pm, Mon-Fri, and 8.30am - 2pm, Sat and Sun. 😀

Find out more at info.health.nz/measles

17/11/2025

Kia ora Wellington! Some helpful info about free disposal of coloured sand products recently highlighted. Have a read!

Wellington! Come on down to Pak n Save Kilbirnie today to get up to date on your immunisations, especially MMR (measles,...
05/11/2025

Wellington! Come on down to Pak n Save Kilbirnie today to get up to date on your immunisations, especially MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).

We are here until 2pm! Have a chat with our awesome nurses and health promotion staff, and if you need to catch up on any immunisations, they can do it here for you, for free!

Now is the perfect time to check your immunisation status and book your MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is free for:- Ever...
05/11/2025

Now is the perfect time to check your immunisation status and book your MMR vaccine.

The MMR vaccine is free for:
- Everyone aged under 18 (regardless of immigration status)
- Adults over 18 eligible for funded healthcare
- Some non-eligible adults during outbreaks in affected regions

How to book 📅

For ages 13 and over, vaccinations can be booked online or over the phone.

- Book a vaccine online: bookmyvaccine.health.nz
- Book over the phone: 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).

For those aged 13 and under, contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider to book an appointment.

Children over 3 years old can get an MMR vaccine at lots of pharmacies. You can search for one near you on Healthpoint: www.healthpoint.co.nz/immunisation


You can also book through your GP, nurse, or Hauora Māori or Pacific healthcare provider.

Need help? Call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–9pm, weekends 8:30am–2pm) for support). Interpreters, Māori kaimahi or disability advisors are available.

05/11/2025

Now is the perfect time to check your immunisation status and book your MMR vaccine. Visit bookmyvaccine.health.nz to book online.

You can also book through your GP, nurse, or Hauora Māori or Pacific healthcare provider.

Need help? Call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26 (between 8.30am and 9pm Mon-Fri, or 9am - 2pm Sat and Sun, except public holidays).

The MMR vaccine is free for:

✅ Everyone aged under 18 (regardless of immigration status)
✅ Adults over 18 eligible for funded healthcare
✅ Some non-eligible adults during outbreaks in affected regions

Children over 3 years old can get an MMR vaccine at lots of pharmacies. You can search for one near you on Healthpoint: healthpoint.co.nz/immunisation

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Website

https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/

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